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There are two different kinds of hernia mesh: absorbable and non-absorbable. Absorbable mesh is typically made of animal tissue that has been processed for medical use. This type of mesh is designed to disintegrate as new tissue grows to strengthen the hernia repair. Non-absorbable mesh is made of synthetics and is designed to provide long-term…

Local and national gas companies have a responsibility to ensure gas lines are properly installed and maintained. Only by complying with industry safety standards can gas companies ensure that people, homes, and businesses are protected. If you have suffered a gas explosion and think you may be in need of a gas explosion attorney,…

Social media use has become a part of the average American’s life. For example, a 2021 study found that around 69% of American adults use Facebook. Many of those social media users post personal information and images online. However, how you use social media should change if you become involved in a personal injury or products liability…

The sudden loss of a loved one is devastating enough, but the preventable loss of a loved one is inexcusable. If your spouse, child, parent, or significant other has been killed in an accident caused by another person’s negligence, then you deserve the justice, emotional closure, and accountability that a wrongful death claim can…

Surgical hernia mesh is used as a patch to support damaged and weakened tissues, or hernias. Its main purpose is to provide scaffolding so the tissue can regrow and strengthen the weakened area. Scientific studies have recently begun to conclude that certain models of hernia mesh products have a tendency to fail at higher…

Symptoms indicating hernia mesh failure include: Bloating or an inability to pass stools Heat and soreness around the surgical site A noticeable lump in or around the area of the original hernia Fever, nausea, and vomiting Hernia mesh can fail for a number of reasons, but defective mesh design and poor choice of mesh material are…